Special occasions for Gaelscoil pupils

Gaelscoil an Chaistil welcomes children from all or no faith backgrounds - but part of the school ethos is bringing the school community together to celebrate important events in the pupils’ lives.
By The Newsroom
Published 20th Mar 2014, 11:33 BST
The primary 3 pupils with their teacher and An tAthair Alan on their First Confession. INBM12-14The primary 3 pupils with their teacher and An tAthair Alan on their First Confession. INBM12-14
The primary 3 pupils with their teacher and An tAthair Alan on their First Confession. INBM12-14

The school’s Rang 3 and 7 children from a Catholic background celebrated important milestones in their childhood on Tuesday 11th March surrounded by their family and friends.

Rang 7 children celebrated their Service of Light in preparation for their Confirmation.

Rang 3 children celebrated their First Confession.

The primary 7 pupils with their teacher, principal and An tAthair Alan on their Service of Light. INBM12-14The primary 7 pupils with their teacher, principal and An tAthair Alan on their Service of Light. INBM12-14
The primary 7 pupils with their teacher, principal and An tAthair Alan on their Service of Light. INBM12-14
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One parent said: “The services were wonderfully relaxed and enjoyable.”

The school community wishes to thank Fr. Daly and Fearghal, the sacristan, for their help.

A warm word of thanks is also extended to An tAthair Alan Mac Eochagáin who travels each year from Belfast to celebrate with the school community.

The primary 7 pupils are pictured (right) with their teacher, principal and An tAthair Alan on the occasion of their Service of Light.

Meanwhile the primary 3 pupils are pictured (right) with their teacher and An tAthair Alan on the occasion of their First Confession.

The photographs were kindly supplied by the school.